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SīLIAN GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION PROGRAM

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Launched by SJ Global Supply Chain, under the Chinamind Next Interculture, the Si Lian GreenSupply Chain lnnovation Program aims to address the fashion industry's urgent challengein meeting the 2030 climate goals by accelerating the sector's green transformation.This initiative focuses on empowering China's local supply chain by identifying and supportingpromising green supply chain enterprises. By providing financial assistance and resourceconnections, the program promotes the implementation of groundbreaking sustainable solutions.Si Lian partners annually with leading domestic and international fashion brands, industry organizationsand innovators to build a low environmental impact, high-performance fashion ecosystem. The programaspires to position China's green supply chain as a global benchmark, reshaping the "Made in China"narrative and pioneering a sustainable future for the industry.

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The term "Sī"(纟),symbolizing silk and weaving, represents the core ofthe textile, fabric, and material production chain-honoring the silk industryand the foundations of China's textile heritage. By integrating this symbolinto our green supply chain initiatives, we emphasize the relationshipbetween silk and sustainable development.

Program Objectives

1 Support Innovation: Facilitate collaboration between local Chinese andinternational brands with supply chain partners to innovate and promotegreen supply chain solutions, advancing the fashion industry's low-impacttransformation.

2 Sustainable Practices: Enhance environmental sustainabilityacross keyprocesses such as textile production, dyeing, and fabric R&D byimplementing innovative materials and technologies

3 Support Designers and Innovators: Assist early-stage andgrowth-phase Chinese designers and innovators in reducing carbonemissions, water usage, chemical pollution, and waste throughout theproduction process.§

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Eligible Candidates

1.Chinese green supply chain innovation enterprisesdevelopment and production processes.

2. Early-stage green supply chain projects or startups, particularly those focusing on low-impact material

Focus Areas

1.Green Supply Chain Technologies:

· Support manufacturing technologies that reduce carbon footprints.

· Develop dyeing and processing methods with lower water and chemical usage.

· Promote waste recycling and reuse technologies to advance the circular economy.

· Implement full supply chain traceability technologies to ensure compliance with sustainability standardsacross all stages.

2.Sustainable Material Development:

· Fund the research and application of innovative eco-friendly materials, such as plant-based andregenerated fibers.

· Support fabric manufacturers adhering to international sustainability standards and their promotionin the Chinese market.

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Project Evaluation Criteria

1. innovation: Projects must demonstrate innovative thinking by providing practicalsolutions in the green supply chain or low-impact sectors.

2. Feasibility: Assess the implementation potential and replicability of the project. especially within China's local supply chain framework.

3. Environmental lmpact: Evaluate the project's effectiveness in reducing carbonemissions, water usage, energy consumption, and waste generation.

4. Sustainability: The project's long-term viability and its potential to set a benchmarkfor future supply chain innovations.

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Selection Commitee: The selection commitee will comprise experts from environmental organizations, greer ,academic institutions, and leaders from the Chinese and international fashion industries.

Support System:Beyond financial backing, award-winning projects will receive : strategic mentorship from top industry consultants, gain access to exclusive fashion and sustainability networks, and be integrated into the Green Supply Chain Innovation Platform- execution and industry-wide impact.

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

Christine GoulayFormer SustainableInnovation, Kering

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Selecion Commitee,:The selecion commitee wil comprise exerts from environmental organizalions,green suply chain speciaists, academic institutions, and leaders fom the Chinese and international fashion industries.

Support System:Beyond financial backing, award-winning prjects wilreceive strategic mentorship from top industy consuants, gain access to exclusive fashion and sustainability networks, and be integrated into the Green Supply chain lnnovation Platform-ensuring effective execution and industry.wide impact.

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

David SävmanHead of Supply ChainH&M Group

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Eligible Funding Areas Applicants may apply for funding in the following areas

1.Equipment and Machinery Upgrades

Improve green production capacity by updating energy consumption and pollution.

2.Innovative Software/Non-Mechanical Technologies

For supply chain optimization, carbon footprint management, sustainable material tracking, and related innovations.

3.Specialized Staff Training

Professional skills development on the latest green technologies, equipment, and processes to enhance team expertise in sustainable production practices.

4.Consultant Services

For defining and implementing green supply chain strategies, optimizing existing operations, and assessing sustainability capacity.

5.Sustainability Upgrades/Process linprovements

Support projects that reduce carbon emissions,. improve waste manademen implement green strategies across the supply chain.

6. Supply Chain Relocation er Renovation

Assist supply chain enterprisesfacilities to support green strategically 1ents significant green industrial parks in China or upgrading existing.

7.Space Optimmization for Expansion

Optimize production or ofice spaces to support the deployment of green technologies and business growth.

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Praject Timeline

Application Opens: February 1, 2025

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Internal Shortlisting: End of May 2025

Site Visits and Background Checks: June-July 2025

Finalists Announced/Funding Disbursed: August-September 2025

Finalists Announcement: October 2025, during Shanghai Fashion Week

SJ Global Supply Chain

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